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Malaysia, US unveil sweeping trade pact covering rare earths, energy and US$150b in deals, according to joint statement
27-Oct-2025     Malay Mail
Malaysia has committed to the expedient development of its critical minerals and rare earths sectors in partnership with United States companies, including granting extended operating licences to create certainty for businesses to increase production capacity.
US, Vietnam agree to boost trade, tariffs on some Vietnamese goods may be removed
27-Oct-2025     Reuters
The United States and Vietnam will finalise a trade agreement in the coming weeks that will maintain 20% tariffs on most Vietnamese goods but lift duties on certain products that will be decided at a later stage, the White House said.
US reveals trade deal with Thailand: purchases of aircraft, agriculture and energy worth over US$20 billion
27-Oct-2025     The Nation
A framework has been launched for the implementation of a reciprocal trade agreement between the US and Thailand, marking a major trade package in which Thailand will purchase US agricultural and energy products, and aircraft, valued at more than US$20 billion.
RI, Brazil agree to start RI-Mercosur CEPA negotiations soon: Prabowo
27-Oct-2025     ANTARA News
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto stated that Indonesia and Brazil agreed to immediately start the comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) negotiations between Indonesia and the Southern Common Market (Mercosur).
Indonesia eyes trade deal with BRICS member S. Africa as deficit Persists
27-Oct-2025     Jakarta Globe
President Prabowo Subianto proposed exploring a bilateral trade agreement with South Africa during President Cyril Ramaphosa’s state visit, aiming to address Indonesia’s persistent trade deficit and navigate global economic uncertainties.
Sri Lankan PM calls for upgrade of 1998 India–Sri Lanka free trade agreement
27-Oct-2025     Outlook India
The Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has called for an upgrade to the 1998 India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement, highlighting the need to deepen bilateral ties amidst Sri Lanka’s recovery.
S. Korea to 'swiftly' commence talks with ASEAN to improve existing FTA: ministry
27-Oct-2025     Yonhap News Agency
South Korea will "swiftly" commence talks with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to discuss upgrading the free trade agreement (FTA) the two sides signed nearly 20 years ago, as part of efforts to expand their bilateral trade.
Malaysia and South Korea complete talks on free trade agreement
27-Oct-2025     The Edge Malaysia
Malaysia and South Korea have concluded negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement. The upcoming Malaysia-Republic of Korea Free Trade Agreement (MKFTA) covers goods, services, investments, customs facilitation as well as sanitary and phytosanitary, digital trade, the green economy, bioeconomy and economic cooperation
PH, Canada to begin talks for free trade deal
27-Oct-2025     GMA Network
The Philippines and Canada have agreed to begin negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement, with the hopes of concluding the talks by 2026.
Indonesia hopes ASEAN-Canada FTA negotiations conclude in 2026
27-Oct-2025     ANTARA News
Indonesia’s Trade Minister Budi Santoso announced at the 47th ASEAN Summit that the bloc hopes to seal an ASEAN‑Canada free‑trade pact by 2026. While the promised “market‑access boost, innovation surge and stronger supply‑chain links” sound attractive, the timeline is overly optimistic given the complex, multi‑year negotiations typical of such agreements.